Payroll Manager that will be responsible for managing and coordinating the operations and workload of the Payroll function in the US. This person will have a working knowledge of payroll systems and payroll laws, regulations, and reporting requirements assuring Company compliance. In addition, they will audit transactions and records, computation of special arrangements, and development and maintenance of accounting/payroll internal controls. The individual in this role will also be required to analyze data, provide reports to management as needed, and assist in special projects as required.

Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:

• Ensure that employees are paid accurately, timely and in accordance with company policies, federal and state regulations
• Oversight of employee data as it relates to payroll deductions, including salary adjustments, deductions, etc.
• Coordinate with payroll vendor to ensure quarterly and annual tax reports are filed
• Software implementation and upgrades. Must be able to manage any system or platform upgrades with the outside Payroll processing company. Includes but not limited to gathering requirements for upgrades, implementations, testing and process changes, and managing internal training on any upgrades.
• Reconcile/resolve payroll issues internally and externally as necessary
• Supervise the daily operations of the US payroll and perform final audit and reconciliation of all payroll transactions prior to disbursement to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal control processes and federal, state and local governments
• Research, develop and implement payroll infrastructure for newly formed domestic entities/locations by teaming with appropriate support personnel and payroll vendor.
• Responsible for 401k and other benefit feeds to applicable third party administrator for processing.
• Manage W-2’s and other year end activities
• Provide direction and support to Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, individual payroll contacts, and Managers involved in the administration and processing of payroll and matters relating to payroll.
• Manage Workday time tracking process and system.
• Garnishment & leave of absence maintenance and oversight. Ensure process is performed correctly in system, track payments, notify applicable agency when employee terminates employment. Review correspondence with agencies/states for verification of upcoming garnishments, levies etc.
• Communicate directly with bank regarding voids, stop payments, direct deposit reversals etc.
• Manage the compensation aspects of equity-based compensation and provide all necessary reports to Stock Administrator to support stock transactions
• Ensure proper tax treatment of various employee stock related activities
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, including Tax, and miscellaneous payroll reports as needed
• Manages the maintenance of all records and reports related to payroll
• Maintain accurate and timely employee timekeeping records in order to comply with labor laws and other legal employment requirements.
• Reviews employee timecards ensuring proper posting and coding of employee time to cost centers and projects.
• Compiles documentation to support financial audit requirements and ensures payroll records are up-to-date.
• Provides professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for mentorship, evaluation, conflict resolution and recognition of staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees.
• Manage employee performance evaluations, any potential promotions and disciplinary actions.

Required Skills:

• 7 – 10 years payroll experience in a high volume multi-payroll environment
• BS/BS degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly desired
• Knowledge of Workday Cloud ERP system is highly desired
• Experience in managing 1,000+ employee payroll preferred
• Experienced in processing payroll for Multi-State required
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal
• Able to handle and manage sensitive and confidential information in the utmost professional manager
• Must have appropriate knowledge of earning types, deductions and tax limits to appropriately calculate all non-standard and off-cycle payments.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and internet based applications
• Detail-oriented and organized and able to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with multiple departments
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and internet based applications
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processed comply with laws, regulations, or standards